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To encourage the pupil to adopt a correct stance and ball position for pitching.

Encourage the pupil to stand with the feet together, pointing toward the ball. (1) Pupils should then move the feet equal distance either side of the ball so the outsides of the feet are as wide as the shoulders, the ball in the centre of the stance. (2)

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Umbrella:

To encourage the players to develop a feel for correct weight distribution

Place an umbrella or old club shaft in the ground next to the players leg that is nearest the target.

The players should make the stroke keeping the hip and leg next to the umbrella / shaft .

This should encourage steady weight distribution throughout the stroke.

Start Golf - Short Game - Exercises

Start Golf - Short Game - Exercises:

Start Golf - Short Game - Exercises

'Spot On' Landings:

To encourage the pupil to focus on their intending land point when chipping.

Place a circle of tees, hoop etc around one to two paces onto the green. Encourage the pupils to start by throwing the ball underarm to develop the feel for the required distance then move onto a chipping club and encourage the pupils to land in this circle and monitor how often they hit the land point and to the roll distance with created with various clubs.

Start Golf - Short Game - Exercises

Ball Under Heel:

To encourage the pupil to develop a feel for correct weight distribution

Encourage the pupil to set up ready to hit the ball then place a ball beneath the heel of the foot furthest from the target to encourage the pupil to place more weight on the leg nearest to the target (1). This position should be maintained throughout the stroke (2). If the pupil consistently struggles with this skill get them to raise the rear heel above the ball and keep it in this position throughout the stroke (3).

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